Travelling in a jogging suit through the airport, plane and train compartment
Short answer: A women's jogging suit is a good choice for long journeys, because it leaves room to sit, stretch and handle changing temperatures. Here is what to think about, so you are comfortably dressed from the airport to the train compartment.
Why a women's jogging suit suits travel
On a journey you sit for many hours, so the clothes need to give without pinching or pulling. A jogging suit has soft elastic, loose legs and a top that does not strain under the arms. That makes it easy to sit, stand up and walk quickly through an airport.
Choose a set that can cope with changing temperature
Planes and trains can be both cold and warm, and the airport is rarely equally warm throughout. Choose a set in a fabric that is not too thick, so you can take layers off or put them on. Look at a bamboo jogging suit for women if you want a set that is soft and easy to pack.
Pockets for passport, phone and tickets
Pockets are what make a set practical on a journey. Look for pockets in the trousers and on the jacket where you can keep your phone, passport and tickets close at hand. If the pockets are deep enough, you avoid searching your bag, and your hands are free when you look for a seat or board.
The waistband should not bother you after hours
When you sit for a long time, you soon notice if the waist elastic presses. Choose trousers with a soft waist that gives a little when you sit down. Try them at home and sit in a chair for half an hour before you pack them for a long journey.
Layer upon layer, so you can adjust
Wear a thin top underneath and a slightly thicker one over it, so you can take clothes off and on as needed. The sweatshirt works as the top layer over a T-shirt and can also serve as a pillow if you want to rest. Look at a bamboo sweatshirt for women, for example.
A long-sleeved base under the jumper
A thin long-sleeved T-shirt under the jumper is a simple way to stay warm without making the clothes thicker. You can take it off if it gets too warm, and it takes up almost no room in hand luggage. See for example a women's long-sleeved bamboo T-shirt as the second layer.
Pack the set so it does not crease
Roll the clothes instead of folding them, and put them at the top of the bag if you want them ready on arrival. Jogging clothes are usually easy to pack, but take them out as soon as you arrive and hang them up, so they do not get too many creases.
Wash after the journey before it goes in the wardrobe
After a long day on planes and trains, the clothes have been close to many people and surfaces. Wash them at home according to the care label and let them dry in open air before you put them away. Then the set is ready for the next trip and smells fresh when you pack again.
Frequently asked questions
Which colour is best for travelling?
Dark and neutral colours such as black, grey and navy are practical, because they do not show small marks and they go with other clothes. They also look calm, wherever you are headed.
Should a travel set be thick or thin?
A medium-weight fabric is often best, because you can add layers when it is cold and take them off when it is warm. A very thick set can get too warm in the airport.
Can I sleep in the set on the night train?
Yes, many people do, if the set is soft and has no hard seams or drawstrings. Perhaps bring a thinner set or a light top to change into when you wake up.
